A striking antique lapel watch showcasing the rich color and craftsmanship of the late 19th century.
This beautiful open-face watch features a captivating arrangement of vivid natural rubies and sparkling diamonds set in concentric circles surrounding a larger central diamond. The jewel-encrusted watch case creates a dramatic display of color and brilliance, transforming a practical timepiece into a wearable work of art.
Crafted in a combination of 9-karat gold, silver, and 18-karat gold, the watch is suspended from an elegant gold bow brooch fitting, allowing it to be worn as a lapel watch or cherished as part of an antique watch collection. The use of silver-topped settings enhances the brilliance of the diamonds, a hallmark of fine Victorian jewelry craftsmanship.
Powered by a Swiss mechanical movement, the watch is currently running.
Combining fine jewelry and horology, this antique ruby and diamond lapel watch is a wonderful example of the era's fascination with both beauty and innovation.
Antique lapel watch
Open-face design
Swiss mechanical movement
Running and testing functional
9K gold, silver, and 18K gold construction
Natural rubies
Natural diamonds
Gold bow brooch fitting
Fair to good Antique condition
Runs but timekee[ing not guaranteed
A striking antique lapel watch showcasing the rich color and craftsmanship of the late 19th century.
This beautiful open-face watch features a captivating arrangement of vivid natural rubies and sparkling diamonds set in concentric circles surrounding a larger central diamond. The jewel-encrusted watch case creates a dramatic display of color and brilliance, transforming a practical timepiece into a wearable work of art.
Crafted in a combination of 9-karat gold, silver, and 18-karat gold, the watch is suspended from an elegant gold bow brooch fitting, allowing it to be worn as a lapel watch or cherished as part of an antique watch collection. The use of silver-topped settings enhances the brilliance of the diamonds, a hallmark of fine Victorian jewelry craftsmanship.
Powered by a Swiss mechanical movement, the watch is currently running.
Combining fine jewelry and horology, this antique ruby and diamond lapel watch is a wonderful example of the era's fascination with both beauty and innovation.
Antique lapel watch
Open-face design
Swiss mechanical movement
Running and testing functional
9K gold, silver, and 18K gold construction
Natural rubies
Natural diamonds
Gold bow brooch fitting
Fair to good Antique condition
Runs but timekee[ing not guaranteed